Adopt Resolution #13-09-163 Accepting Trail Grant Award of $100,000 for the Trail Along Anoka County Road #83 (Central Park to Alpine Drive Trail); and Authorizing Staff to Complete the Plans and Specs and Advertise for Bids.

In July of 2012, the city was informed of a successful trail grant application to the MnDNR for the Central Park to Alpine Drive trail.  This $100,000 award will assist in the construction of a 1.2 mile trail that fills an important 'gap' in an area with an otherwise well connected trail system.

Resolution #13-09-16 is a requirement of the grant acceptance, warranting that both the monies have been appropriated for the project, and that the 50% match requirement is met.  On this last point, the anticipated construction cost is between $250-$290,000 thousand dollars which exceeds the minimum match amount. 

Additionally, is important to point out, that the Class-V aggregate base for the trail (loaded and hauled by the contractor) is required to be used for the project from that material acquired as part of the Bury and Carlson early lease termination agreement.  This will save the city up to $10,000 on the first project for which this material is specified.

This project will be advertised for bid following Council approval, with bids due on or about October 31st - with Council award anticipated for November 12th, 2013.

Tree removals may occur yet this fall into winter, with grubbing, grading, culvert and trail work occurring in the spring, with project completion before June 30th, 2014. Upon completion of the project, the city may submit for reimbursement of the $100,000 dollars.

Attached as additional background, is the May 2012 DNR grant proposal (note that the trail will be constructed on the west side of Armstrong Boulevard, and not as shown illustratively within the application).

Staff recommends adopting the resolution, finalizing the plans and specs and advertising for bids.

Funding for that part of this trail construction project that is not to be reimbursed, is from Trail Fees collected from developers, which is accounted for within the Park Trust Fund (with a beginning year balance in excess of $2 million dollars).

Motion to adopt Resolution #13-09-16 Accepting Trail Grant Award for the Trail Along Anoka County Road #83 (Central Park to Alpine Drive Trail); and Authorizing Staff to Complete the Plans and Specs and Advertise for Bids.